Fall Field Cricket vs Japanese Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Field Cricket | Japanese Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus pennsylvanicus | Gampsocleis buergeri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Fall Field Cricket
A common North American black field cricket whose chirping is the quintessential sound of autumn. Adults appear in late summer and die with the first hard frost.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40.
Japanese Katydid
A large green katydid with a robust body and powerful jaws found across Japan. Its loud evening chirping song is one of the defining sounds of the Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
It has been kept as a singing pet in Japan for centuries, with elaborate bamboo cages made for it.